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Task: Write a persuasive argument for one of the sides.

The government is debating whether or not to raise taxes on cigarettes

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Raising taxes on cigarettes will positively affect public health. The higher cost of cigarettes will make it harder for younger people to afford them, which will lead to a decrease in the number of young smokers. In addition, the additional tax money generated can be used to fund stop-smoking initiatives and research into effective treatments against smoking-related diseases.